Our Story
Over the Years
Sanford-Day Iron Works (1905)
Founded in 1905 as the Sanford-Day Iron Works in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company initially operated as a foundry and coal stove manufacturer, setting the stage for decades of heartwarming stories
Knox Stove Works Evolution
Evolved into one of the south’s major stove producers, crafting coal-burning wood cook stoves, laundry heaters, and cast iron wood cook stoves, all contributing to the warmth of homes and delightful meals
Mealmaster Legacy
Producing the Mealmaster coal/wood cook stove for almost sixty years, surviving economic downturns and changing market dynamics, continuing to be a source of simple moments in households
Transition to Amish Stoves
In response to the growing popularity of Amish-made wood cook stoves, the company shifted its focus from Mealmaster to selling and distributing Amish stoves, adding a new chapter to the tradition-filled legacy
Expansion into Equine/Bovine Equipment
Under Joe Anderson’s ownership since 1989, the company expanded into metal fabrication and equine/bovine equipment, diversifying its contributions to warmth, happiness, and wonderful moments
Sanford-Day Iron Works (1905)
Founded in 1905 as the Sanford-Day Iron Works in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company initially operated as a foundry and coal stove manufacturer, setting the stage for decades of heartwarming stories
Knox Stove Works Evolution
Mealmaster Legacy
Producing the Mealmaster coal/wood cook stove for almost sixty years, surviving economic downturns and changing market dynamics, continuing to be a source of simple moments in households
Transition to Amish Stoves
In response to the growing popularity of Amish-made wood cook stoves, the company shifted its focus from Mealmaster to selling and distributing Amish stoves, adding a new chapter to the tradition-filled legacy